Trump evacuated after shooting at correspondents dinner
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23 claimsA shooting occurred during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.
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President Donald Trump was evacuated from the event.
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The suspect is identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat was the suspect's motive for targeting Trump administration officials?
How did the suspect manage to bypass security initially?
Were any security personnel or bystanders injured in the exchange of fire?
What specific charges will the suspect face in federal court?
Did the suspect have any prior contact with law enforcement or intelligence agencies?
Number of gunshots firedfactual
At least five to eight gunshots were fired.
According to BBC NewsAn eyewitness heard four to five shots.
According to TV4 NyheternaContext: The exact number of shots is unclear, which may affect understanding of the intensity of the exchange.
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